Day Camps

• At Y Day Camps, we are proud of our unique Y Values Bead program where we encourage campers to demonstrate Y core values and in turn they can earn beads! Each of our six Y core values are associated with a color bead. Throughout the week, beads are awarded to campers demonstrating our core values of respect, responsibility, caring, health, honest, and inclusiveness, and are worn as a constant reminder of what we value as a camp community. In addition, we have a silver leadership bead, as well as a gold bead which is our excellence bead given to campers who earn all six core values!
• Learn more about our Y Day Camp values bead program on our blog. 

Keeping you safe is our first priority. Here’s how we’ve enhanced your Y camp experience to help keep everyone as safe as possible at camp. We’ve introduced daily screening protocols for all staff, parents/guardians, and campers. For our week-long programs, camper groups will remain together with the same counsellor the entire week. There will be extra cleaning and disinfecting measures that will take place throughout the day. We will continue to follow all advice from municipal and provincial health authorities. 

• YMCA Camp Staff are a minimum of 17 years of age (by the end of the calendar year), and most are college and university students or recent graduates.
• All staff must have their current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” and staff 18+ must provide a background check.
• YMCA Camp Staff receive a minimum of one week of pre-camp training each spring, which works out to about 40 hours of training. Senior staff receive approximately 90 hours prior to each camp season!

Learn more about our Camp Staff

In order to provide a safe environment for everyone, please read and understand our Camper Code of Conduct:

• The safety of each individual in the program is of the utmost importance to the YMCA. Each registrant must recognize a personal responsibility to learn and follow at all times the safety and other rules established by YMCA staff. I hereby agree that any behaviour of the registrant that places him/herself or others at risk may result in the registrant’s immediate dismissal from the program. Further, if dismissed from the program, I agree to cover any expense(s) arising from such dismissal. I hereby acknowledge and agree that no refund will be granted for dismissal or removal of the registrant at his/her request before the end of a program session. In order to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals participating in the program, the YMCA reserves the right to alter the program at any time without notice or compensation to the Registrant.

To give our campers the opportunity for individual growth and development, we limit our Day Camp group sizes. This allows for campers to participate in group activity, while allowing for everyone to be supervised at all times. Our group sizes are as follows:

• Up to 8 campers for our Kinders (4-5 years old)
• Up to 10 campers for the Jr. & Sr. age group (6-12 year olds)

*Group sizes may fluctuate slightly due to availability

In addition to a counselor in every group, every site will be supported by a number of Camper Support Staff, an on-site Director, Senior Directors, and the Day Camp Management team!

Conveniently located in community schools across the GTA, YMCA Summer Clubs are licensed and regulated programs for kids aged 4 to 12 years old, led by Registered Early Childhood Educators. Featuring a wide range of engaging and interactive activities, Summer Clubs help children develop new skills and have fun through group games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and much more!

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• Little Critters Day Camp is an outdoor, action packed, weekday program where our youngest campers will experience everything we can pack into the week! This program takes place at YMCA Camp Pine Crest in Muskoka, ON and is ideal for families with cottages in the local area.
• Activities include:
  • Climbing
  • Daily swimming
  • Hikes
  • Crafts
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boogie boarding and themed activities
• Download our information guide to learn more about Little Critters, and programs offered at Pine Crest.

• The goal of our Integration program is to provide one to one support for campers who require additional support to be able to participate in camp programming, and support their needs for a fun and successful day camp experience!
• This program is not intended as an individual or specialized program - campers are integrated into the camp program they have chosen (i.e. variety) and are encouraged to participate at their level of ability.
• Spaces are allocated on a first come, first serve basis and our Integration Support team will work closely with you and your child to find the best fit. In order to be considered for the upcoming day camp season, all applications must be received by May 31.
• In addition to the camp program fees, there is an additional fee of $305 to participate in the Integration Program. If cost is a concern, please speak with our Integration Support Team to discuss options and qualifications for possible funding, including our YMCA Financial Assistance. 
• Not all of our camp locations are fully accessible, please speak with our team to find a camp location that best suits your camper's interests and needs. The YMCA may decline applications based on the level of needs and the training and/or expertise required to support the camper safely. The camper must not pose a health risk to themselves or others. We ask that you be honest and detailed when completing the documentation, and have open communication with our team to ensure your camper has a successful camp experience.
• To get in touch with our Integration Support team and discuss if camp is the right fit for your camper, please complete the online Inquiry Form